Hesperumia sulphuraria

Packard, 1873

Sulphur Moth, Sulphur Wave

Hesperumia sulphuraria, commonly known as the sulphur or sulphur wave, is a of geometrid moth in the . The species was described by Packard in 1873. It is found across North America, with distribution records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). The species has been observed at light in juniper/pinyon chaparral in Mesa County, Colorado.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hesperumia sulphuraria: /hɛspiˈruːmiə sʌlfjʊˈrɛːriə/

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Habitat

Juniper/pinyon chaparral.

Distribution

North America: Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and United States (Vermont).

Behavior

Has been observed at light in juniper/pinyon chaparral.

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